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Vegan Palak Tofu Paneer
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Vegan Palak Tofu Paneer

Easy to prepare, delicious, healthy and creamy Palak Paneer with Tofu. Vegan and Gluten-free.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Tofu Palak Paneer
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 380kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients for the baked tofu

  • 400 gr firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yeast flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder

Ingredients for the Curry

  • 150 gr soaked cashews
  • 250-300 gr fresh spinach
  • 200 ml water
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • thumb-size ginger minced
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon chillie powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

Baked "Cheesy" Tofu

  • Set the oven to 200°C/390°F. Cut the tofu into cubes and add it to a mixing bowl. Add the soy sauce, yeast flakes, garlic powder, onion powder and ginger powder. Coat the cubes and bake for 15 minutes.

Palak Curry

  • Add into a food processor or a blender jar the pre-soaked cashews, wilted spinach and the water. Blend for a couple of minutes until you have a smooth consistency.
  • Heat a pan over medium heat and add one tablespoon of coconut oil. When heated, add the onion and cook for a few minutes until soft. Add the garlic and ginger, stir for 2 more minutes. Set to low-medium temperature and then add the tomato paste. Cook for 1 more minute then add the spices into the pan.
  • Leave the spices to cook until fragrant. This shouldn't take longer than 40-50 seconds. Make sure you are not burning your spices. When fragrant, add the spinach-cashew sauce, stir until everything is combined. Adjust the consistency with water if needed. Let it simmer for 4-5 minutes and add the baked tofu.
  • Before serving, for a better presentation, add a little bit of plant based cream on the top. It can be coconut, cashew, soy or oat cream.
  • Serve with basmati rice, naan bread, papadaums or your favourite combination.

Notes

If the garlic and spices are browning too fast lower the heat or remove the pan from the heat and de glaze it with a little water.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 816mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5984IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 6mg